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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wicky Nishiura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rane Kolli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wicky Nishiura! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rane Kolli! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kolli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Nishiura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolli. Kolli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kolli with a flurry of punches that miss. Kolli postures up in Nishiura's guard and throws a big left but Nishiura blocks it. Kolli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nishiura has wrist control. Nishiura keeping moving, preventing Kolli from controlling successfully. Nishiura looking to control.
Kolli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nishiura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kolli.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kolli has Nishiura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nishiura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nishiura is pressed up against the cage. Kolli has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nishiura down to the mat. Nishiura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nishiura clinches but Kolli breaks the clinch and Kolli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kolli controlling the action here for a moment.
Kolli wants a takedown but no success here.
Wicky Nishiura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli. Kolli is pressed up against the cage. Nishiura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kolli down to the mat. Kolli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Nishiura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kolli! Nishiura throwing strikes here but Kolli is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nishiura wants to control the pace but Kolli is squirming around nicely. Nishiura throwing strikes here but Kolli is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nishiura avoids the attempt from Kolli to control. Nishiura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kolli wants to hold on but Nishiura pushes him away. Kolli is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Nishiura throws some wild stikes that Kolli manages to avoid easily.
Kolli holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nishiura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kolli tries to reverse the position but Nishiura maintains control. Nishiura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Nishiura throwing strikes but Kolli bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. Kolli wants to stand but Nishiura is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kolli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kolli looks gassed! Kolli is nestled in close to Nishiura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nishiura trying to hold on to Kolli's head to control him but Kolli postures up.
Nishiura wants to get back to his feet.
Nishiura wants to get back to full guard. Kolli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kolli not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kolli with the ground and pound but Nishiura uses the opportunity to regain guard. Kolli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Kolli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nishiura is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kolli cracks Nishiura with a solid left hand. Kolli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kolli is looking to work some ground and pound but Nishiura has wrist control. Kolli connects with a couple of short punches. Nishiura wants to get back to his feet but Kolli is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Nishiura tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kolli landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rane Kolli dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kolli drops Nishiura with a left and a right! Oh, Nishiura is hurt - Kolli dives into side control looking to finish!
Nishiura is rocked! Kolli scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nishiura is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kolli can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rane Kolli!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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